Nepal Men’s Team Captain Rohit Paudel He was involved in a controversial dismissal during Nepal’s ICC Cricket World Cup League Two match against USA at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground on Friday.The Nepali skipper was bowled lbw by Milind Kumar off the last ball of the 38th over, although replays showed the ball had hit his glove as he attempted a sweep shot.With Paudel now batting on 46, Nepal were standing firm at 194/2 and looked set for a big total. The ball rolled towards the wicketkeeper after appearing to take a glove edge, but the USA players appealed and the umpire immediately raised the finger.Replays showed the ball hitting the glove instead of the pad.After this decision, Paudel reacted angrily. He pointed to the umpire to indicate that the ball had touched his bat or glove. As he walked back to the pavilion, he swung his bat in frustration and later threw punches at him.Generally, players can face Level 1 or Level 2 Code of Conduct charges for displays of frustration such as swearing, throwing objects or hitting objects around the field. It is not yet clear whether any action will be taken against Podel.Despite the controversy, Nepal bowled out the USA for 195 before scoring 317/8 in the first innings to win the match by 122 runs.Paudal is currently the captain of Nepal and has also led the team in the 2026 T20 World Cup. Nepal came close to defeating the England cricket team during the tournament before losing by four runs at the Wankhede Stadium.Speaking during the T20 World Cup, Podell had called for more chances against the big cricketing nations.“If we get a chance to play them (Test-playing nations) regularly, maybe in a year, I would say not even 6-7 series but at least one or two series, so that we can test ourselves, that would be great. I hope that will change after this World Cup,” he had said.Paudal also said that if teams like Australia national cricket team, England cricket team or Indian national cricket team visit Nepal, it will be important for Nepal cricket.He said it would mean a lot, especially if an Australian team or an England team comes to Nepal.
